About this opportunity:
Join Ericsson's Patent Unit in Lund and help identify, protect, and maximize the value of Ericsson's innovations and technology. In this role, you will work closely with inventors, engineers, R&D teams, and external partners to develop and manage high-quality patent assets aligned with business and technology strategies.
You will be responsible for evaluating invention disclosures, preparing and prosecuting patent applications, supporting portfolio development, and contributing to licensing and patent-related activities. Particularly in the field of device research, e.g. cellular technology, mobile phone, tablets, accessories, IoT implementation, user interface
What you will do:
- Identify, assess, and develop patentable inventions in collaboration with inventors and technical teams.
- Support inventions throughout the patent process, from initial evaluation and application drafting to approval and international filings.
- Prepare and manage patent applications through drafting, filing, examination and grant in cooperation with colleagues, inventors, law firms and patent offices worldwide.
- Make value-based decisions about patent filing and prosecution strategies based on business and technical value.
- Contribute to opposition, invalidation, and patent assertion activities.
- Provide support in licensing, negotiations, and patent-related legal matters.
- Contribute to patent portfolio management, opposition and validity-related matters, depending on your experience and interests.
- Improve patent processes, tools and working methods through projects and working groups.
- Lead or coordinate selected projects and support knowledge sharing and development within the team.
- Coach and mentor colleagues and supporting their development
The skills you bring:
- A degree in engineering, physics, computer science, electrical engineering or a related technical field.
- Experience in patent work, such as qualification as a patent attorney, partial qualification, or experience as a patent examiner or patent engineer. Qualification as a European Patent Attorney is an advantage.
- An interest in technical, business and legal matters.
- Knowledge of cellular technology, mobile devices, IoT implementations, user interface or working in the telecommunications sector would beis an advantage.
- Strong analytical and attention-to-detail skills, with a practical approach to solving problems.
- The ability to manage several tasks, work independently and collaborate effectively across teams and countries.
- Clear communication skills and confidence working with engineers, legal professionals and external advisers.
- Experience leading projects, coordinating work or supporting team development is desirable.
- Experience mentoring, coaching or acting as a team lead is an advantage.
- Motivation to learn, improve processes and use new tools. Experience with AI-supported tools for patent prosecution and patent drafting is an advantage
- Proficiency in English.
Skills Required
- Degree in engineering, physics, computer science, electrical engineering, or a related technical field
- Experience in patent work, such as patent attorney qualification, partial qualification, patent examination, or patent engineering
- Strong analytical and attention-to-detail skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks independently and collaborate across teams and countries
- Clear communication skills and confidence working with engineers, legal professionals, and external advisers
- Proficiency in English
- Knowledge of cellular technology, mobile devices, IoT implementations, user interfaces, or telecommunications
- Qualification as a European Patent Attorney
- Experience leading projects, coordinating work, or supporting team development
- Experience mentoring, coaching, or acting as a team lead
- Experience using AI-supported tools for patent prosecution and patent drafting
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Ericsson Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — U.S. job postings describe multiple medical plan options (including PPO and HSA‑eligible HDHP) plus dental and vision, aligning with a comprehensive medical suite. Corporate materials also emphasize wellbeing resources and EAP support.
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Retirement Support — Company communications and U.S. materials reference market‑competitive retirement benefits, including a 401(k) with automatic employer contributions and additional matching. Investor and benefits materials signal a structured approach to total rewards that includes long‑term savings programs.
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Parental & Family Support — U.S. and EWS guides and postings highlight paid maternity and parental/adoption leave at full pay, alongside structured short‑term disability at full pay for defined weeks by tenure. These programs are positioned as part of a family‑friendly, work‑life‑balance offering.
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What We Do
Ericsson builds the digital connectivity the world relies on. Our technology underpins the mobile networks, platforms, and systems that billions of people, businesses, and societies depend on every day. We are a global leader in communications technology, delivering mobile network infrastructure, cloud software, and wireless connectivity solutions for service providers and enterprises worldwide. Our networks support connectivity across 180+ countries, helping power everyday communication as well as critical digital services at global scale. Connectivity has evolved far beyond consumer mobile use. Today, nearly 80% of the world’s population accesses the internet via mobile networks, and Ericsson is helping shape what comes next. We are advancing 5G and 5G Advanced, developing network APIs that open connectivity to the global developer ecosystem, and applying automation and AI to make networks more intelligent, efficient, and resilient. Ericsson was the first company to launch live 5G networks on five continents, and our 5G platform is now commercially live in 150+ networks across 60+ countries. We also support more than 36,000 enterprise customers, enabling secure, high-performance connectivity for industries such as manufacturing, aviation, logistics, utilities, and public safety, where reliability and performance are mission critical. Innovation is central to how we work. Ericsson has approximately 28,000 employees in research and development, backed by one of the strongest intellectual property portfolios in the industry with 60,000+ granted patents. Our engineers, researchers, and technologists work across 100+ global R&D sites, helping define how networks evolve and how digital infrastructure is built for the long term. As the world moves toward a mobile-first, AI-powered, and cloud-driven future, connectivity becomes the foundation for digital transformation across every industry. Ericsson is building that foundation, shaping the future of digital connectivity through technology that operates at global scale and supports real-world impact, today and for what comes next.
Why Work With Us
Ericsson is a place for people who want to work on technology that powers everyday life. You’ll contribute to large-scale systems used every day, tackle complex challenges in live environments, and keep developing your skills and career in your own vision.
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